Fulton Community Center

Commissioner Amanda FritzDirector Mike Abbaté

Spring / Summer 2016Activities in West Portland

REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 22, 2016Go to PortlandParks.org, click on the Register Now tab.

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FEATURES

EXPLORE WASHINGTON PARKLearn more about the transit options available to help you get around Washington Park easily and quickly.

4SUMMER CAMPS AT SWCC Camp coordinator Jackie Cannon shares her persepective on the benefit of summer camps at SWCC.

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WESTSIDE ARTICLESExplore Washington Park 4Southwest Community Center Summer Camps 5SW Neighborhoods Parks & Community Centers Committees 6Outdoor Training Zone at SWCC 8Parks Replacment Bond Update 10Ready, Set, Summer Camps! 11BLOOM 12

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SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER 16Spring Break Camps 18Sprout Academy 22Parent/Child Classes 24Dance & Ballet 32Gymnastics 34Summer Camps 37Aquatics 52Gym Schedule 60Fitness 63WILSON POOL 70HILLSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER 73Global Adventures 74Spring Break Camps 77No School Day Camps 79Summer Camps 82Kidz Love Soccer 87

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6SW NEIGHBORHOODS PARKS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS COMMITTEEGet an update on all that is happening with the work of the Parks Committee.

OUTDOOR TRAINING ZONE AT SWCC Learn some new fitness moves to use in the new Outdoor Training Zone at SWCC.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARKS REPLACEMENT BOND PROJECT UPDATE

By Maija Spencer, Parks Replacement Bond Community Engagement

Work is underway on multiple projects across the city of Portland thanks to the voter-supported 2014 Parks Replacement Bond. The focus of the Bond is repair and replacement of the most critical needs in the parks system.

Visit parksreplacementbond.org to get the latest news about projects near you, including design processes, public meetings, and other updates.

Find more information about Parks Replacement Bond projects at PARKSREPLACEMENTBOND.ORG

QUESTIONS? Contact Maija Spencer at 503-823-5593 or [email protected].

BOND PROJECTS PLANNED TO START CONSTRUCTION ON THE WEST SIDE IN 2017:

Forest Park Bridges on Lower Macleay

& Maple Trails

Couch Park Playground, Plaza & Loo

North Park Blocks Playground

Pioneer Courthouse Square Repairs

Washington Park Rose Garden

ADA Access

Rieke Field Replacement 10PARKS BOND REPLACEMENT PROJECT UPDATEFind out which projects are underway thanks to the voter approved Parks Bond Project.

READY, SET, SUMMER!Summer camps are here! Find all the best options and information you need for an awesome Portland Parks summer.

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COME VISIT US!Washington Park is home to some of Portland's permier attractions, including:

* Hoyt Arboretum

* International Rose Test Garden

* Oregon Zoo

* Portland Children's Museum

* Portland Japanese Garden

* World Forestry Center

It's easy to take transit to Washington Park.

* MAX Blue or Red Line

* TriMet Line 63

Once you're at the park, ride the FREE Explore Washington Park Shuttle, which runs every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day.

WE ARE EXPLORE WASHINGTON PARK. We are a nonprofit created to help people make decisions about how they get to and around the Park. The opportunities for exploration in Washington Park can feel endless. Figuring out how to get here shouldn’t. That’s where we come in.

WE CAN HELPWe strive for all park visitors to have a safe and positive experience by providing responsive customer support and the following services:

Parking info and mobile payment app

Transit information and a free shuttle

Park guide, map, and events calendar

Trail maps and wayfinding signs

FOR MORE INFO... Web: www.explorewashingtonpark.org

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (503) 319-0999

Hey friends!

Who doesn’t like having a good time!?! Play is one of the most important aspects of my life, and I continually reflect on how fortunate I am to play all day long as the Camp Coordinator at Southwest Community Center. My job includes overseeing the logistics and daily operations of SWCC’s 17 summer camps for kids 2-14 years old, spread out in a 90 acre park (No big deal right?!?) SWCC is the perfect place for all of our kids! We have everything you could ask for in a location with Gabriel Park as our backyard. This includes an urban forest, community garden, soccer fields, baseball fields, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, a skate park, multiple sports fields, and even a play structure! There’s a place for everyone in our camps program. We offer a diverse range of themes including general day camps, outdoor adventure camps, and specialty camps such as sports and gardening, The largest part of my job is making sure that ALL of our camps provide SAFE, FUN and MEMORY MAKING play for all campers to enjoy!

SWCC’s programs, fellow staff, and the community/kids I serve have been a family to me since day one. During my time working as a Camp Coordinator, I’ve grown as a professional, as well as a human being. With the school year winding down, my days are being filled with spending all my time focused on summer camps, and the awesome season we’re about to have! My excitement for watching our SWCC campers experience new things, make new friends, and PLAY is shared with all of the SWCC Camp Counselor’s and staff.

In closing I only have one question….what camp are you going to sign up for?!?

See you this summer,

Jackie Cannon, Camp coordinator

SUMMER CAMP AT SWCC: • Over 70 field trips taken

• Over 1000 snow cones made

• Over 100 enthusiastic SWCC Camp Counselors

• Endless trips down the indoor water slide

• 500 bottles of sunscreen used

• Countless trips down the slip n’ slide

• And too many smiles to count!

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Parks Committee work

SPRING GARDEN PARK

Spring Garden Park is a rectangular, 4.65-acre park in the Multnomah Neighborhood. It’s bounded by Spring Garden St and Dolph Ct at the north and south, and is between 32nd and 35th on the east and west. Years ago it was surplus school district property. The City of Portland acquired it in 1999 and for many years it has remained a grassy field. It drops fairly sharply in elevation from south to north, and there are nice views at the south end to the north and east.

Good things have been happening in the last several years. In 2009, the Friends of Spring Garden Park formed as a committee of the Multnomah Neighborhood Association. They began holding events in the park, and in 2011 got a grant from Umpqua Bank for a small nature-play area at the south end of the park. Then in 2013, the Bureau of Environmental Services did restoration work in the northern end of the park—taking a stream out of a pipe and restoring it to the surface of the park

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and planting the surrounding area with native plants. The biggest news came in 2014 when Commissioner Amanda Fritz announced that funding from system development charges would help pay for major improvements to the park, by implementing the Park’s Master Plan.

A project advisory committee was formed and PP&R staff went to work. PP&R hosted three public “Community Gatherings” at the Multnomah Arts Center to present conceptual designs to the public. Construction is scheduled to start in August of 2016 and finish in the spring of 2017. For current information on this project, check this weblink: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/67420.

PARKS COMMITTEE WORK

The committee has addressed a number of important issues in recent months. A proposal by Under Armour, a sports apparel maker, offered funding for improvements to Duniway Park but triggered concerns about parking, lighting, and other issues. For the most current information about the Duniway

Park project, click on the Projects tab at www.PortlandParks.org, or look here (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/68563).

We thank all the people from PP&R who have attended our meetings. Special thanks go to Terri Davis and Astrid Dragoy, both of whom have regularly attended our meetings for years. Most recently, Ross Swanson gave the committee an update on the Willamette Park Redevelopment Plan. Design development is done and work is now focusing on construction documents. The project goes out to bidding this fall.

The eastern edge of the new Willamette Park will be enhanced for bike commuters. The dog park (off-leash area) will be fenced off and have a granular clay surface for better drainage. It will include vegetated “islands.” The dog park will be about a half acre. A three-foot entry sign and wall will screen the dog park from Macadam. The Bureau of Environmental Services

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will re-establish oak tree habitat and understory along the Macadam edge of the park. The Water Bureau in the fall will build the east side trail. One of the primary big goals that came out of the 2012 Willamette Park Redevelopment Plan effort was to keep as much flexible open space as possible. Design details include monuments and walls. Gabion walls will be used (with steel frame boxes and mesh wire). Six entry monument markers will cost about $30,000. Six-foot high markers will establish the northern boundary of the park near the sailing club. There will also be entry markers at the south boundary at the entry to SW Miles. Alternatives for caps on the monuments include glass and metal. The idea of a plaza entry at SW Miles shown in the 2012 planning process was dropped.

There are two playgrounds now. One will be taken out. The replacement playground is not yet funded. One of our committee members expressed her favor of nature-play equipment for the playground. Another member reported that South Portland NA wants a larger dog park. Parking revenue also was discussed.

PP&R REORGANIZATION

PP&R is reorganizing its structure. Current divisions are Director’s Office, Park & Recreation Services, City Nature, and Planning, Development & Assets. New divisions are Support Services, Assets & Development, Recreation Services, Land Stewardship, and Urban Forestry. The biggest change might be the new Land Stewardship Division. The current structure distinguishes between natural areas, which are administered by City Nature, and developed parks, which are administered

by Park & Recreation Services. But there is not a clear distinction between natural areas and developed parks. Developed parks like Gabriel Park have natural components like forested areas and natural areas have developed components like trails. So the new structure will establish a new Land Stewardship Division that manages park lands and a new Recreation Services Division that focuses on recreation. The reorganization is taking place over time. It started in November of 2015. There will be outreach to stakeholder organizations. The plan will be incorporated into the bureau budget. Reorganization is scheduled to be completed by July 2016.

PARKS COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The committee is one of the standing committees of Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc., a nonprofit corporation that serves seventeen neighborhood associations in southwest Portland. The committee meets every first Thursday of the month, usually at the Multnomah Arts Center. The public is always invited to attend. For more information, call Leonard at 503-823-4592. And subscribe to SWNI’s monthly newspaper, the SW Neighborhood News, by calling or visiting the website, www.swni.org.

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I’m not STRONG like YOU.I’m STRONG like ME.

The Southwest Community Center Personal Trainers share their favorite moves for the Outdoor Training Zone to

keep your workout fun and challenging. GaiL:The Outdoor Training Zone is a perfect place to stretch and work on flexibility. Generally all you will need is a mat and possibly a yoga strap. Here is a general stretching routine (avoid stretches that cause discomfort and ask the trainer on duty for assistance if needed): Knees to chest (lie on back, hold knees to chest), hamstring stretch lying on your back (use yoga strap if desired), child’s pose, hip flexor stretch (kneeling or standing, interlace hands in front of body and stretch arms up overhead with palms facing up). So why not take a few moments at the end of your workout to head outside, enjoy some fresh air and quiet, and relax with your favorite stretches?

Victoria:Oblique Slam:Stand with knees bent and face wall a few feet out. Holding a medicine ball, swing arms back to one side twisting your torso. Drive powerful energy through slam against wall. Catch ball at bounce. Repeat other side. Variation: side stance 10 REPS. Turn 180. Repeat.

Wick:Use our Training Ropes for a full-body strength, power, and cardio workout. Alternating Wave: Start by facing the rope anchor point and holding the ropes waist level with palms facing in. Stabilize your stance with legs slightly bent, shoulder width apart, tighten your core, and begin lifting and slamming the ropes with alternating arms as fast as you can while keeping good form. You can lift and drop both arms at the same time for the Double Wave keeping ropes forward or bringing ropes down forcefully to the left side and right side alternately. To intensify the workout, you can move closer to the rope anchor point, deepen your squat position, or use jumping movements. The ropes can be used to add a cardio component to your strength-training program, add to your interval training, or as a full-body strength and conditioning workout. The versatility of the training ropes makes them a useful workout tool for beginners, athletes, and everyone in between!

John: The kettlebell shuttle will challenge your core and upper body strength and should only be performed after a proper warm up. Begin by placing a kettle bell on the ground and getting into a high plank position (as if getting ready to perform a pushup). The kettle bell should be to your side at about chest level. Next, while keeping your core engaged, and avoiding any rotation in the hips, reach across under your body with the opposite hand (in other words, if the bell is on your right, reach across with your left hand) grab the bell and shuttle it to your left, set it down, repeat by reaching under with your right hand to return it to its starting position. That’s one rep! Add 2-3 sets of 10 reps into your routine to really give your core a good workout. Want a little extra? Add a pushup between reps!

CHRIS: The kettle bell swing is done with three basic positions. First start with your feet shoulder width apart and holding the kettlebell with both hands in a front shoulder raise position and make sure your chest is nice and high, so there isn’t any forward bend in the spine. Next, come down with your hips and knees flexing at the same rate as if you are in a down position for a deadlift making sure the knees stay behind the toes. The last move is done by exploding out of the down position through your heels, legs, hips, glutes, back, shoulders and arms making sure the arms are strain and the knees and hips extend at the same rate finishing with the arms at least at a 90 degree angle from the torso. This full body movement is great for correcting posture and for burning a lot of calories. Start with a light weight with high reps making sure to have control of the weight and a full range of motion.



PARKS REPLACEMENT BOND PROJECT UPDATE

By Maija Spencer, Parks Replacement Bond Community Engagement

Work is underway on multiple projects across the city of Portland thanks to the voter-supported 2014 Parks Replacement Bond. The focus of the Bond is repair and replacement of the most critical needs in the parks system.

Visit parksreplacementbond.org to get the latest news about projects near you, including design processes, public meetings, and other updates.

Find more information about Parks Replacement Bond projects at PARKSREPLACEMENTBOND.ORG

QUESTIONS? Contact Maija Spencer at 503-823-5593 or [email protected].

BOND PROJECTS PLANNED TO START CONSTRUCTION ON THE WEST SIDE IN 2017:

Forest Park Bridges on Lower Macleay

& Maple Trails

Couch Park Playground, Plaza & Loo

North Park Blocks Playground

Pioneer Courthouse Square Repairs

Washington Park Rose Garden

ADA Access

Rieke Field Replacement

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REGISTER TODAY! www.portlandparks.org

REGISTER NOWONLINE at PortlandParks.org – Click on the “Register Now!” top tab.

Search for classes by age, category, location or keyword – or narrow your search by specific activity or course number.

PHONE – Call any local PP&R site or phone in your registration to the PP&R Customer Service Hotline at 503-823-2525, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:15pm. Only Visa, MasterCard or American Express accepted with phone-in registration.

IN PERSON – Any PP&R facility is able to process your registration, including the Customer Service Center located in the lobby of the Portland Building at 1120 SW Fifth Ave. All Community Centers are open for walk-in registration during business hours.

WITHDRAWAL & REFUNDS Please notify us at least five (5) business days (Monday-Friday),

unless otherwise specified, before the start of your program so that we can refund or credit your account for the registration fee. Pre-paid materials and admission tickets cannot be refunded. Participants needing to withdraw after the program has begun are offered a pro-rated credit or refund based upon when the request is made.

SCHOLARSHIPS City of Portland residents, regardless of age, who require financial

assistance may apply for partial scholarships. Contact individual centers for information.

PAYMENT PLANSSummer camp costs can add up over the sum-mer. Portland Parks & Recreation camp pro-grams offer customizable payment plan options. Contact the community center to set up a plan that is just right for you. Full payment must be complete a week prior to the start of camp.

BEFORE/AFTER CARE General day camps for preschool and youth age programs offer Before Care starting no later than 7:30am and After Care programs available until 6pm. Some locations require advanced registra-tion and others offer daily drop-in rates. Contact the community center for details.

WHAT TO BRING Take a look over the suggested packing list to make sure Camp Check-in is a breeze. • Participation Form to hand to staff can be printed and filled out ahead of time: www.portlan-doregon.gov/parks/summercamps • Bring a list of names of people who may pick-up your child to share with staff when you sign-in your child• Note: Valid ID is required to check-out a child at the end of the day. • Child should wear closed-toe athletic shoes and comfortable, weather appropriate, clothing• Sunscreen (applied at home and packed for later in the day)• Backpack, labeled with last name and phone number• Water bottle, labeled • Lunch, labeled• AM & PM Snacks

INFORMATION HOTLINE For information on other PP&R services & pro-

grams, call our Information Hotline at 503-823-PLAY (7529), Monday-Friday,

8:30am-5pm.



Portland Parks and Recreation wants to be your partner in allowing your children to ! BLOOM offers you a guide to improve your children’s physical , creative , and social health .Look for the physical health icons in this catalogue to select courses in which your child will be physically active for at least 2/3 of the duration of the course. Scientific research has shown that physical activity in childhood promotes increased overall health into adulthood. It leads to healthy lifestyle habits, increased social and cognitive skills, and educational success. Portland Parks and Recreation courses contribute to the daily recommended standards for your children’s overall health. Let your children BLOOM with us, grow with us, and get moving!

GROW WITH US, AND GET MOVING!

LOOK FOR THESE ICONS TO DISCOVER NEW CLASSES WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF

PHYSICAL BENFITS FOR YOUR CHILDREN:

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ACTIVE START

At this age, physical activity should always be fun and part of daily life. Active play in a safe and challenging environment is the best way to keep children physically active.

FUNDAMENTALS

Skill development at this age is best achieved through a combination of unstructured play in a safe and challenging environment.

TRAINING

This is a period of accelerated learning of coordination and fine motor skills. It is a time to develop all fundamental movement skills and learn overall sports skills.

LOOK FOR THESE NEW ICONS TO BE INTRODUCED IN FUTURE GUIDES!

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It is important to encourage young people to participate in physical activities that are appropriate for their age, that are enjoyable, and that offer variety.

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76 CLASSES PER WEEKFrom yoga, belly dancing, low impact, to Zumba, boot camp, and kettle bell we offer classes for EVERY BODY at EVERY LEVEL! Call today for more information and get moving. (503) 823-2840


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Fulton Park Community Center68 SW Miles St., 97219

Building Director: Tim Hammock 503-823-3181 Disabled Access: Entrances: Accessible Parking: Accessible Restrooms: Accessible

Fulton Park Community Center offers a range of rental opportunities for birthday parties, community events, weddings and receptions, dances, basketball and volleyball groups. Fulton is also available to rent on Saturdays and Sundays before 6:00pm.

For additional information call Hillside Community Center at 503-823-3181. Rates: $65 per hour (2-Hour minimum) $100 refundable Deposit

Fulton Park Community Center currently rents space to the following groups and organizations. For more information on these groups and their events please view the websites listed.

L’Etoile French Immersion Schoolletoilefrenchschool.com

Family Contra DanceSaturday, 4:30 - 6:30pmSecond Saturday, October - AprilNo Dance in December www.portlandcountrydance.org

Portland Contra DanceSaturday evenings7:30-8pm Beginners Session8-11pm Dancewww.portlandcountrydance.org

Portland Dance EclecticThursday, 7:30-10:30pmportlanddanceeclectic.com

Israeli Folk DancingSunday, 8-11pmportlandisraelidance.com

Portland MegabandVarious dates in January, February, March and Mayportlandmegaband.com

Hoshu DojoWednesday, 7-9pmhoshudojo.com

Ren Ma KendoFriday, 7-9pmwww.oregonkendo.com

RENT FULTON

GROUPS AT FULTON

Local Bus: 1-Vermont 12-Barbur/Sandy Blvd 38-Boones Ferry Rd

INTERESTED IN RENTING FULTON?

Contact Tim Hammock @ 503-823-3181 or

[email protected]

Fulton Park Community Center 503-823-3181


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• COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER• INTERSTATE FIREHOUSE CULTURAL CENTER• LAURELHURST DANCE STUDIO• MULTNOMAH ARTS CENTER• PORTLAND TENNIS CENTER

COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER3350 SE Francis Street | 503-823-3177portlandoregon.gov/parks/cmc

Community Music Center offers music programs and professional level instruction for all ages. Disciplines include general music, choir, chamber music, ensembles, orchestra, piano, guitar, violin, cello, music jams, Suzuki Strings, and more. Most group classes run from September to June, with extended activities offered during the summer

INTERSTATE FIREHOUSE CULTURAL CENTER5340 N Interstate Avenue | 503-823-3620portlandoregon.gov/parks/ifcc

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center is committed to creating an environment in which people of every ethnic and cultural background come together as artists and audience to explore, preserve and celebrate their diversity. Programs include early childhood dance, ballet, hip-hop, tap, AIR recreation, and musical theatre.

LAURELHURST DANCE STUDIO3756 SE Oak Street | 503-823-3662portlandoregon.gov/parks/dance

Laurelhurst Dance Studio offers dance programs for early childhood, youth, teen, and adult groups. Disciplines include general dance, jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, cultural, ballet, and more. Unique

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to the Laurelhurst Dance Studio are the Youth Ballet Academy and the Portland Recreational Dance Company. These programs feature school-year programming that allow for outstanding training and performance opportunities with the guidance of professional level instruction.

MULTNOMAH ARTS CENTER7688 SW Capitol HWY | 503-823-2787portlandoregon.gov/parks/mac

Multnomah Arts Center offers vibrant arts education in both visual and performing arts at an affordable cost to students of all ages. The high quality programs include jewelry, metalsmithing, photography, printmaking and book arts, drawing, painting, textiles, mixed media, woodshop and sculpture, ceramics, literary arts, theater, dance, music, and more!

PORTLAND TENNIS CENTER324 SE 12th Avenue | 503-823-3189portlandoregon.gov/parks/ptc

Portland Tennis Center features eight indoor courts and four outdoor courts and is open every day of the week from 6:00 AM to10:00 PM. Group and individual lessons are offered throughout the year for all ages. Other programs include tennis mixers, World Team Tennis, USTA Leagues, and City Leagues.

DIRECTOR PARK815 SW Park Avenueportlandoregon.gov/parks/directorpark

Located in the heart of downtown Portland, this public piazza is a gathering place for the community, a theatre to highlight arts and culture, and a space that emanates the best of what Portland has to offer. Director Park includes a restaurant, Teachers Fountain, a covered terrace, a Big Chess board, and many great places to gather, or sit and relax. The park supports local arts and culture by offering many opportunities to enjoy music and dance, stroll through art displays, or host a private event.

HOLLADAY PARKNE 11th Avenue & Holladay Streetportlandoregon.gov/parks/holladaypark

Holladay Park is located on the east side of Portland in the Lloyd District. A large public gathering space with plaza and grassy areas, this park offers respite for neighbors and is centrally located for busy commuters. The Holladay Park Partnership connects with neighbors, community stakeholders, and PP&R to positively activate Holladay Park by offering daily activities, weekly programming, and special events for all ages.

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• 5K SERIES• ADAPTIVE & INCLUSIVE RECREATION• COMMUNITY GARDENS• ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION• PARKS FOR NEW PORTLANDERS• PORTLAND PUBLIC GOLF• PP&R SKATEBOARDING• SENIOR RECREATION• SUMMER FREE FOR ALL• TEEN FORCE

5K SERIES503-823-2525 portlandoregon.gov/parks/5k

Portland Parks & Recreation’s 5k Series are family-friendly 5k races that take place monthly from May through October throughout Portland parks. Perfect for all ages and abilities, the 5k Series is a fun and exciting way for the community to come together and support healthy lifestyle choices.

ADAPTIVE & INCLUSIVE RECREATION5304 N Interstate Avenue | 503-823-4333portlandoregon.gov/parks/air

Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation offers community-based recreation activities and leisure services specially designed for children, teens and adults who have a disability and/or special needs. Services are designed to assist people in developing and using their leisure time in ways that enhance their health, well-being, and independence. Programs include trips, art, cooking, dance, fitness and sports, and music.

COMMUNITY GARDENS6437 SE Division Street | 503-823-1612portlandoregon.gov/parks/communitygardens

With 50 community gardens located throughout the city, the Community Gardens program provides gardening opportunities, plus lifestyle benefits, residents in Portland. Developed and operated by volunteers and PP&R staff, this robust program offers individuals and families a place to grow their own healthy food. Plots are assigned to new gardeners for each summer season in February, March and April, and continue through June as plots are available. Plots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION2909 SW 2nd Avenue | 503-823-3601portlandoregon.gov/parks/ee

The Environmental Education program offers diverse experiences in Portland’s parks, gardens, and natural areas. Classes, guided walks, day camps, volunteer opportunities, and special events focus on the forest, grassland, and water ecosystems available throughout our city. From young children to older adults, all ages can find active involvement and discovery of nature close to home!

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PARKS FOR NEW PORTLANDERS1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Ste. 1302 | 503-260-2487parksfornewportlanders.org

Parks for New Portlanders (PNP) is a program initiated by PP&R to provide recreation opportunities for immigrant and refugee communities. PNP works with partners and city leaders to design culturally relevant programs, making sure services are welcoming to communities of color, new immigrants and refugees. With one in five Portlanders being foreign-born, addressing the needs of this new and diverse population is crucial as they transition to Portland’s community.

PORTLAND PUBLIC GOLFportlandoregon.gov/parks/golf

Portland Public Golf offers affordable, quality golf to Portland’s residents and visitors alike. These six beautiful, and nationally recognized, golf courses offer 9- and 18-hole rounds, practice ranges, lessons for youth and adult, and spectacular options for tournament play. In addition, many sites have clubhouses available for rental parties. Located around the metro area, Portland public golf courses are Eastmoreland, Heron Lakes - Great Blue, Heron Lakes - Greenback, RedTail, Rose City, and the newly acquired Colwood Golf Course.

PP&R SKATEBOARDING6433 NE Tillamook Street | 503-823-4328portlandoregon.gov/parks/skate

PP&R offers skateboarding classes, clinics, day camps and private lessons for ages four and up in community centers, SUN Community Schools, and in Portland’s parks. Skate programs get participants up and skateboarding by educating them in skate park etiquette and skateboard anatomy/function, practicing safe stance and bailing out, and finally by boosting confidence and ability in balance, mechanics and control.

SENIOR RECREATION6433 NE Tillamook Street | 503-823-4328portlandoregon.gov/parks/sr

Senior Recreation is dedicated to ensuring access to recreational, educational, and wellness opportunities for adults age 60+. These well-attended programs are offered throughout Portland and include excursions and van trips, health and wellness, gardening, fitness, computers, biking, book club, Brainpower Boost, arts and crafts, language, floral design, golf, cooking, dance, music, drawing, Hike for Health, Metro Movers, and more!

SUMMER FREE FOR ALLportlandoregon.gov/parks/sffa

Summer Free For All is Portland Parks & Recreation’s premiere community outreach effort. This wildly popular summer series of free outdoor activities is held in Portland’s parks all over the city and is supported by community sponsors, donations, and in-kind contributions. Each summer, PP&R expects to serve more than 320,000 attendees by offering a collection of concerts, movies, playground programs, summer lunches for youth, a traveling climbing wall, and much more.

TEEN FORCE6433 NE Tillamook Street | 503-823-4328portlandoregon.gov/parks/teenforce

Teen Force strives to reflect the energy and excitement of the teens themselves in the awesome trips, classes, drop-in activities, events, and volunteer/service learning outings offered. Teen Force sites include: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, and Mt. Scott Community Centers. Additional teen programs are available through local centers, SUN Community School sites, and Environmental Education.

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nREGISTRATIONReceipt of full payment is required for registration, unless otherwise arranged. Please call if you receive a returned check or declined bank card notice, either of which void registration.

RESIDENT / NON-RESIDENTA resident is:

• anyone who occupies a permanent residence inside the city limits of Portland. At the discretion of a Community Center Director, proof of home address may be required. Acceptable address verification may include a 1) drivers license, 2) Oregon ID card, 3) property tax statement, 4) utility bill or lease agreement with current home address.

• any child living within the school boundaries of the Reynolds and Centennial School Districts who is attending a SUN Community School. Through a partnership between the City and County, a child attending a SUN Community School is eligible to register for programs at any SUN Community School location without paying a non-resident surcharge.

Anyone else is considered a non-resident (NR) and will be assessed a 40% surcharge (rounded to the next highest quarter (.25)). NR surcharges do not apply to drop-in activities. Non-residents who wish to register for PP&R activities may choose one of these options:

• Pay the additional 40% NR fee.

• Purchase a NR fee discount pass as either an individual or family for a period of three, six or nine months from the date of purchase. The NR discount pass takes 25% off the NR fee for the activity. Inquire about this option at time of registration. These passes are not refundable.

Non-resident Pass Prices

3-month pass: Individual $25 Family $50



A family denotes a couple (married or domestic) or a single parent and their legal dependents living in the same residence.

CLASS ENROLLMENTOur classes must meet minimum and maximum enrollment standards. Classes may fill quickly or be canceled due to low enrollment.

WITHDRAWAL & REFUNDSPlease notify us at least five (5) business days (Monday-Friday), unless otherwise specified, before the start of your program so that we can refund or credit your account for the registration fee. Pre-paid materials and admission tickets cannot be refunded. Participants needing to withdraw after the program has begun are offered a prorated credit or refund based upon when the request is made.

SCHOLARSHIPSCity of Portland residents, regardless of age, who require financial assistance may apply for partial scholarships. Contact individual centers for information.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONPP&R programs and services reflect the cultural diversity of our community. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age or ability.

SPECIAL NEEDSWithin the American with Disability Act (ADA), a person with a disability or special need who desires assistance with registration and/or participation in general PP&R programs can contact Inclusion Services at please call 503-823-4333 or 711 (TRS). If you request assistance through Inclusion Services, a minimum of 10 business days (Monday-Friday) advance notice is required.

If you need a sign language interpreter or FM loop amplifier, please contact please call 503-823-4333 or 711 (TRS), at least five business days in advance of the activity or class. Information about programs and services is available online for those needing a voice synthesis; visit our website at www.PortlandParks.org. For additional ADA information, call 503-823-2223.

PHOTO POLICYPortland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) reserves the right, and may give permission to the media, to photograph classes, programs, and participants at any of our facilities and properties or any sponsored activity. Please be aware that these photos are for promotional purposes and may be used in future publications and media communications in any format.

If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform staff and we will make reasonable efforts to honor your request. If you see staff taking pictures, and you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know.

If you see a photo of yourself or a family member that causes you concern, please notify us. As a courtesy, we will make every reasonable effort to dispose of the image, and will not use it in future publications. However, we will not be able to retrieve, destroy or discontinue existing printed publications in which the photograph may have been included.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTIONYour satisfaction is our goal! Portland Parks & Recreation strives for 100% customer satisfaction. If you are not satisfied with a recreation program or service, please let us know.

INFORMATION HOTLINEFor information on other PP&R services & programs, call our Information Hotline at 503-823-PLAY (7529), Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

INCLEMENT WEATHERIf the City of Portland public school districts (Portland Public, Parkrose, David Douglas, Reynolds, and Centennial) are closed because of weather conditions, PP&R classes and youth basketball in those school districts are cancelled. However, some sites may be open for drop-in activities. Call the specific PP&R facility for information and opening/closing times. If inclement weather is forecast on weekends or holidays, call the PP&R facility or program for operating hours and activity cancellations.


Portland Parks & RecreationR

egistration Information

Register Now – One of Five Ways

CHECK ONE: New Customer Taken class with PP&R before My account information has changed

Main Contact Name _______________________________________________________________________ Birthdate ___________________________ M_____ F_____

CIRCLE ONE: AfricanImmigrant AmericanIndian/AlaskaNative Black/AfricanAmerican Hispanic/Latino NativeHawaiian/PacificIslander White Slavic/Eastern European Immigrant Asian Multi-Racial Other

Home Address ________________________________________________________________________ City/St/Zip _______________________________________________

Home Phone (_________)________________________________________________ Work Phone (_________)_________________________________________________ Cell Phone (_________)_____________________________________________ Email Address _______________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Name & Phone Number ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Portland Parks & Recreation welcomes individuals with disabilities and special needs into programs. Please describe any accommodations needed for successful inclusion: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Please print

CHECK Check number_____________________ (make check payable to the City of Portland)

CREDIT CARD Information

Account # ____ ____ ____ ____ - ____ ____ ____ ____ - ____ ____ ____ ____ - ____ ____ ____ ____ Expires ____________________________________

Cardholder’s Name_____________________________________________________ Signature______________________________________________________________

PAYMENT INFORMATION

VISA

MasterCard

Amex

Name(last,first) Birthdate M/F Class Title Course # Class Location Start Date Cost

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

ONLINE at PortlandParks.org – Click on the “Register Now!” top tab. Search for classes by age, category, location or keyword – or narrow your search by specific activity or course number.

PHONE – Complete this registration form and call any PP&R site using the phone numbers on the map pages. You may also phone in your registration to the PP&R Customer Service Hotline at 503-823-2525, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:15pm. Only Visa, MasterCard or American Express accepted with phone-in registration.

MAIL – Mail your completed registration form to the program center address. Include full payment using your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or check payable to the City of Portland. Mail-in registration is also received at the PP&R Customer Service Center, 1120 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 1302, Portland, OR 97204.

FAX – Complete the registration form and fax it to 503-823-2515 with full payment using your Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Faxes are accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but are processed during regular business hours.

IN PERSON – Any PP&R facility is able to process your registration, including the Customer Service Center located in the lobby of the Portland Building at 1120 SW Fifth Ave. All Community Centers are open for walk-in registration during business hours.

NON-RESIDENTS of the City of Portland pay a 40% surcharge. Or you may purchase a non-resident pass at the amounts listed below. List pass price or 40% surcharge in column at right and add to your total.

I already have a non-resident pass. Duration ______-month Purchase date ______/______/______

Passholder name ________________________________________________________________________________________________

I need a pass. Circle one: 3-month | 6-month | 9-month Circle one: Individual | Family

Name of person(s) needing pass ______________________________________________________________________________

3-month pass: individual $25; family $50 | 6-month pass: individual $45; family $909-month pass: individual $65; family $130

I do not want a pass. I choose to pay the 40% surcharge.

Subtotal

40% non-resident surcharge or

pass price

TOTAL



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